We’ll Be Live Tweeting Today’s Apple Music Launch plus How You Can Watch Live
If you subscribe to the theory that a rising tide raises all ships, as Sony CEO Doug Morris does, then today's announcement of Apple's first ever streaming music service is. Continue reading
The Recording Academy Elects New National Officers
The Recording Academy today announced that producer, engineer and songwriter John Poppo was elected Chairman of its Board of Trustees during its Spring meeting, as part of a slate of. Continue reading
At Age 76 And 73, Sony’s Top Music Execs To Re-up For $27M A Year
At the risk of sound like an ageist (and admitting that I'm no kid), I keep hoping for a changing of the guard at the top of the music business.. Continue reading
International Artists Assoc. Reacts To Leaked Sony Spotify Contract [Full Text Of Letter To Regulators]
Following the leak of a revealing contract between Sony Music and Spotify, the recently formed International Artist's Association has joined managers in calling for contract transparency and better terms for. Continue reading
Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
A leaked Sony Music and Spotify contract, Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" marketing campaign, unusual but effective music career investments and the war on piracy all topped this week's most read posts. Continue reading
Sony Forces The Verge To Take Down Leaked Spotify Contract
The leaked contract between Sony Music and Spotify has caused ripples throughout the industry. The complex deal has drawn criticism from artists, managers and others who question the deal's fairness. Continue reading
Did Spotify Leak Their Own Sony Contract?
A leaked copy of Sony Music's 2011 – 2013 contract with Spotify unleashed a multitude of complications for Sony and the entire music industry. But who leaked the document? David Lowery has. Continue reading
When Spotify, TIDAL Offer Deep Discounts, Who Pays The Creators?
In the race to to sign up paying subscribers Spotify, TIDAL and their competitors are offering extended free trial subscriptions and deep discounts. But how are creators and rightholders being. Continue reading
How To Get A Record Deal – 2015 Edition
I recently had the pleasure of pitching a very talented, well produced artist to major labels. Years ago I was a VP of a major label and have been in. Continue reading